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Music stars get behind new Sage Gateshead development
New era for Sage Gateshead announced ahead of this weekend’s 14th SummerTyne Americana Festival “I’m delighted to hear that Sage Gateshead has been successful in this bid. Sage One is a special room to play and I have some wonderful memories performing there. This new project should provide an even more dynamic live experience for…
Ahead of SummerTyne Americana Festival, Eve Selis opens up about how tragedy has shaped her music
Last time award-winning Americana singer Eve Selis performed at Sage Gateshead was in 2016. But when a series of tragedies struck not long after her return home, she became incapable of listening to music never mind singing. Thankfully, with determination and positivity, Eve will be joining a special line-up at this year’s SummerTyne Americana Festival…
Inspiration Choir Celebrates 10 Years
A Newcastle choir that now performs at Sage Gateshead and around the world is celebrating its 10th birthday. Inspiration Choir was set up in 2009 by Gary Griffiths with a firm belief that singing in a large group is life-affirming and fulfilling. It is open to anyone that wants to sing and the choir, which…
Thousands of children sing for smiles at Sage Gateshead
More than 3,000 children had the experience of a lifetime when they joined together to sing at Sage Gateshead. Pupils from 70 schools from across the North of England took part in Sage Gateshead’s Big Sing and Mini Sing. This year the theme was health and wellbeing, with the aim of singing to bring calm…
BLOG: Abigail on 50:50
Last week Sage Gateshead signed a pledge to have a 50:50 gender balance in all of our commissioning, our associate artists and our festivals. In doing this we joined hundreds of other organisations as part of Keychange, an international movement to increase gender balance in the music industry. Last week I also watched two operas…
200+ music organisations commit to Keychange 50/50 pledge
Keychange pledge now open to any music organisations who want to take positive action towards gender parity in music including conservatoires, orchestras, broadcasters, concert halls, agents, labels, and venues. Latest signatories include English National Opera, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Southbank Centre, Bella Union, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, De Doelen, Sage Gateshead, Ivors Academy, and the Barbican. The…
Sage Gateshead and BALTIC Fly the Flag for Human Rights
Sage Gateshead and BALTIC are flying a specially created flag this week to mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Artist Ai Weiwei has designed a new flag to offer hope and to educate generations to come about the importance of universal human rights. Between June 24 and 30 over 150…
BRADLEY BESTOWED HONOURARY RNS TITLE AT THE END OF 60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
Royal Northern Sinfonia’s much-loved violinist Bradley Creswick was awarded an honorary title at his last concert as Leader of the orchestra on Saturday [15 June]. Since joining the orchestra in 1984 Bradley has become a firm favourite with audiences, bringing a unique energy, warmth and animation to performances. His rendition of Vaughan Williams’ famous The…
Artists lined up for Summer Studios 2019
A mix of musicians from all over the UK will be descending on Sage Gateshead this summer to work on new material, learn from industry experts and develop their practice in world-class facilities. Artists including Frankie & the Heartstrings, Martha Hill, John Pope, Beyond Albedo, Big Joanie, Dorian Cloudsley and M G Boulter are among…
Brass in Concert reveals 2019 Championship line-up
This year’s line-up for the prestigious Brass in Concert Festival at Sage Gateshead has been announced, with a strong North East presence. The 43rd Brass in Concert Festival, held in association with Yamaha Banks Group and British Bandsman, will take place on the weekend of 16 and 17 November. It will include the much-anticipated Brass…
RNS Young Composers' Competition Open
Royal Northern Sinfonia is passionate about the sound world of the classical chamber orchestra – the committed playing; the importance of each individual contribution; the clarity, finesse and focus of sound it can produce. That’s why we are always keen to add new works to our repertoire for the core chamber orchestra line-up. As we…
BRADLEY SPECIALLY COMMENDED IN SALOMON PRIZE
Bradley Creswick, Leader of Royal Northern Sinfonia, has been awarded a special commendation as part of the prestigious Salomon Prize. Presented by the Royal Philharmonic Society and Association of British Orchestras, the Salomon Prize is the only major award presented to an orchestral musician working in Britain. It celebrates the extraordinary talent, versatility and passion…
Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte £10 Tickets Available for Under 30s
Young music fans are being encouraged to take up a £10 offer to see Mozart’s opera Così fan Tutte at Sage Gateshead this summer. The Marchus Trust has, for the second year, donated a grant which will allow under 30s to purchase a ticket for £10 rather than its standard price of £40. Only a…
Bellowhead star to perform first solo album, inspired by the remarkable story behind his violin
Bellowhead star Sam Sweeney is performing his first solo album, inspired by the remarkable story of his 100-year-old violin, at Sage Gateshead on Saturday May 4. A veteran of the mighty Bellowhead’s domination of British folk for 10 years, artistic director of the National Folk Youth Ensemble and founder member of the acclaimed instrumental trio…
Kiefer Sutherland joins k.d. lang at SummerTyne Americana Festival
Kiefer Sutherland is to headline this year’s SummerTyne Americana Festival at Sage Gateshead in July. The Hollywood superstar turned singer-songwriter released his debut album in 2016. His second album, Reckless & Me, comes out at the end of the month and has country music at its heart, taking influence from Americana, folk, rock, blues and…